Mortgages how-to guides

How can I figure out if I can afford to buy a home and take out a mortgage?

How can I tell if I am working with a mortgage broker or a mortgage lender?

Is there any way I can check to see if the company or person I contact is permitted to make or broker mortgage loans?

Is there any way I can see if there have been disciplinary actions against my broker?

How do I find the best loan available when I'm shopping for a home mortgage loan?

What do I have to do to apply for a mortgage loan?

What should I do if I have a reverse mortgage loan and I can’t pay my property taxes or homeowners insurance?

What should I do if I have a reverse mortgage loan and I received a notice of default or foreclosure?

What should I do after a disaster to protect my finances and property?

What do I do if my house was damaged or destroyed, or if I’m unable to make my payment after a disaster?

What should I do if the house or apartment I’m renting goes into foreclosure?

How do I dispute an error or request information about my mortgage?

My lender or broker never provided me with the notice of a right to rescind for a mortgage loan. What can I do?

What should I do before, during, and after the mortgage closing process?

What should I do if I do not get a Closing Disclosure three days before my mortgage closing?

What should I do if I find an error in one of my mortgage closing documents?

How do I tell if I have a fixed or adjustable rate mortgage?

How can I find the loan limit for a conforming loan in my county?

How can I find the loan limit for an FHA loan in my county?

After I have paid off my mortgage, how do I check if my lien was released?

My mortgage servicer has not responded to a notice of error or information request that I sent. What can I do?

How can I tell who owns my mortgage?

What questions should I ask about flood and disaster risk when buying a house?

How do I get mortgage information about a home I inherited?

What should I do if I get a tax bill from the city or county saying that my mortgage servicer did not pay my taxes?